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    TyeNiekamp

    Illinois State Redbirds
    • Illinois State Redbirds
    • #46
    • LinebackerLB
    • Class
      Senior
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 111 kg
    • Birthplace
      Normal, IL
    • Class
      Senior
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 111 kg
    • Birthplace
      Normal, IL
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • SOLO
      19
      SACK
      3.5
      FF
      0
      INT
      1
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    Tackles

    • 67

    Sacks

    • 3.5

    Forced Fumbles

    • 0

    Interceptions

    • 1
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    Recent Games

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    DateOPPResultTOTSOLOASTSACK
    Sun 9/27@UNIUNI
    L
    28-21
    9361
    Sun 10/4vsSDSTSDST
    L
    31-14
    8350
    Sun 10/18@SIUSIU
    W
    35-14
    6240
    Sun 10/25vsINSTINST
    W
    17-10
    121110
    Sat 10/31vsMURMUR
    W
    35-14
    6240.5

    Defensive statistics not considered official

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    Racing Positions

      • Youngstown St. QB heads FCS All-America team
        • 1Y
        Youngstown St. QB heads FCS All-America team
        • Source: RB Smothers done for season with torn MCL amid No. 7 Texas' injury woes
          • 17m
          • Dave Wilson
          Running back Hollywood Smothers #2 of the Texas Longhorns runs with the ball during the college football game the Texas Longhorns and the Texas State Bobcats on September 5, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX.
          • Where is 'College GameDay'? 2026 schedule, locations, recaps
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            • Five-star fits: 2028 WR Brysen Wright reclassifies and adds to Miami's haul
              • 8h
              Five-star fits: 2028 WR Brysen Wright reclassifies and adds to Miami's haul
              • No. 1 2028 overall recruit Wright picks Miami, reclassifies to 2027
                • 8h
                • Eli Lederman
                No. 1 2028 overall recruit Wright picks Miami, reclassifies to 2027
                • 2026 'College GameDay' Week 10: Guest picker, where to watch, more
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                  Chris Cole #9 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs a fumble recovery back for a touchdown during a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Oklahoma Sooners at Sanford Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
                  • Notre Dame preparing for injured WR Toney, Miami's other 'great players'
                    • 8h
                    • Adam Rittenberg
                    Notre Dame preparing for injured WR Toney, Miami's other 'great players'
                    • Who needs the bigger game Saturday ... Carr or Mensah? Answering key NFL draft questions
                      • 10h
                      • Mel Kiper Jr., Jordan Reid
                      Who needs the bigger game Saturday ... Carr or Mensah? Answering key NFL draft questions
                      • Kiper updates his 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects
                        • 11h
                        • Mel Kiper Jr.
                        Kiper updates his 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects
                        • Source: Florida flips to Jones as QB starter vs. Oklahoma
                          • 14h
                          Source: Florida flips to Jones as QB starter vs. Oklahoma

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                        Murray State Racers vs. Illinois State Redbirds: Full Highlights
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                        Tye Niekamp comes up with an interception
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                        2026 MVFC Standings

                        TeamCONFOVR
                        Youngstown State5-17-2
                        South Dakota State4-17-2
                        South Dakota4-27-3
                        Northern Iowa3-24-4
                        Illinois State3-27-2
                        North Dakota3-36-4
                        Southern Illinois2-34-5
                        Indiana State0-52-7
                        Murray State0-51-8
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